How do I apply for a permanent residence permit?

If you have 5 years of consecutive legal stay in the Netherlands, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent Dutch residence permit.

This type of application must be submitted by yourself. The University of Groningen (UG) is no longer involved, as we no longer act as your recognised sponsor to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Follow this link to find more information about this residence permit application.

More information
You can find all the information and requirements regarding a permanent residence permit on the website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).